California Earthquake Authority
Provides rebates for qualifying seismic retrofit work on older homes, including foundation bolting and cripple wall bracing. Available to California Earthquake Authority policyholders or those who purchase a policy. Critical for pre-1980 homes in earthquake-prone Monterey area.
Rebate covers portion of retrofit costs; typical project costs $3,000-7,000
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Deadline: Ongoing for CEA policyholders
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